Man shoot at nothing, sure to hit it.

Riches and honor are what everyone desires, but if they can be gained only by doing evil, they must not be held. Don't worry about not being in office, worry about qualifying yourself for office. Don't worry that no one knows you, but seek to be worthy of being known.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star.

The Master said, I set my heart on the Way, base myself on virtue, lean upon benevolence for support and take my recreation in the arts.

The determined scholar and the man of virtue will not seek to live at the expense of injuring their virtue. They will even sacrifice their lives to preserve their virtue complete.

The rich fool is like a pig that is choked by its own fat.